Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.

Government forces say dozens of Houthis killed in southwestern governorate during battles for strategic highlands.



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Fighting intensifies as US media say Trump called off attacks against Houthis at the last minute on Sunday.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has agreed to a request for ‘defensive’ air-to-air refuelling of Saudi jets.

Yemeni group warns of further attacks on the kingdom.

Nawaf Obaid tells Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia’s response to Houthi attacks from Yemen will be massive.
Turkish FM highlights Turkiye’s readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
It was the first air raid alert in Riyadh since an escalation in fighting between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
The war in Yemen intensifies with mounting clashes and reciprocal attacks between Saudi forces and the Houthis.
United Nations says 22 million people need humanitarian aid as conflict intensifies.